Shaunie & Stony

The talker: my mom calls me shaunie

Shaundale Rénā is an Amazon bestselling non-fiction writer who resides in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex with her family and enjoys reading (anything), writing (anytime), and traveling (anywhere). A professional by day and an artist by night, she balances both worlds by watching all things Marvel and DC―hence the persona. According to her mother, "The only way to get her to be quiet was to take a book everywhere."

Basically, she got tired one day. Shaundale was done. She knew if she was going to live the life she'd dreamed of as a child, she was going to have to let some things (and some people) go. She just didn't know that would include herself. According to her, "I'm a talker... naturally. I'm also a writer... naturally. Stony just works. She is everything Shaundale is not. She gives me life."

Books I've Edited and/or Formatted

author Kevin daley

"My experience working with Shaundale was very pleasant. She works well under pressure and kept me on schedule for my publishing deadline. I have additional projects that I’m working on, and I will be sure to keep in touch with her as I move forward." Kevin Daley, retired member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, award-winning author, and speaker.

author kiwani Murray

"It's not often you find an editor whose professionalism allows her to do her job with excellence, but whose compassion also allows her to see and hear your story with her heart. Mrs. Johnson's expertise in her field was demonstrated in her ability to help me bring my story to life. She was knowledgeable of language patterns and able to recognize where changes needed to be made. Mrs. Johnson very carefully and lovingly reconstructed my story without changing it, and for that I am grateful. It was a pleasure working with her, and I will definitely be working with her again in the near future." Kiwani Murray, Co-Founder Love Yourself, Love Your Sister-Friends (LYLYS)

author Kenneth smith, jr.

"Working with Shaundale has been an EXCELLENT experience. For every project that she has done work for me, she has done an excellent job for a very affordable price within a timely manner. I will always go to her when I need editing for any project in the future. Not only does she do her job well, but she also has great engagement/communication with you. If you ever need editing, Shaundale is your go to person!!" Kenneth Smith, Jr., CEO, Getting Established

Author-publisher dr. sherrie walton

Dr. Sherrie Walton is an author-publisher who travels around the world empowering, connecting, and restoring the lives of women with her message: You Can... You Will... Now, Go Be Fearless.

author-publisher sandi d. johnson

"I would highly recommend Shaundale as an editor. She edited my book “My Story, My Journey: Collateral Beauty” and did and awesome job. Additionally, the manuscript was returned on the date promised." Sandi D. Johnson, Vision Coach, EnVision You

author jeanetta Thomas

"It was a pleasure to work with Shaundale. Given a short notice, she did an excellent job editing and formatting my book. She instantly caught on to my style/personality, which improved the flow of my book. I had a reader say it flowed so well, they felt like I was there reading it to them. Shaundale took what started as a stressed situation to meet a deadline to an enjoyable, relaxed experience. I truly enjoyed working with her." Jeanetta Thomas, CEO iEsteem

Services

Line Editing

Line Editing focuses on writing style, creativity of content, and the use of language. It is not proofreading; it checks for readability, fluidity, clarity, and ease but also eliminates:

· Overused words;

· Repetition of the same information;

· Run-on lines, sentences, or phrases;

· Lack of clarity; and,

· Diction and tone.

Copyediting

Copyediting ensures that the content appears to the readers as per the standards of the industry. It includes proofreading and other detailed editing aspects that typically look out for the following defects and other loopholes, such as:

book formatting

Formatting consists of book industry standards and aesthetics for design and layout. It typically encompasses a variety of author/publisher preferences, intertwined with the formatter's typesetting, skill sets, and style to include:

· Proper headers and footers;

· Fonts and spacing;

· Table of Contents (non-fiction); and,

· Paragraph structure.

FAQs

What specifically do I need?

Many editors offer one or the other editing service for anywhere from $3 to $7 per page. I personally prefer to dual edit; therefore, you will receive both services for the price of one, depending on the project.

How much does formatting cost?

Formatting is quite a tedious process; however, I enjoy the attention to detail needed to give you the best-looking finished product. Formatting varies from project-to-project, and I bundle copyediting, line editing, and formatting for the best possible outcome.